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Hinduism in India
The Many Faces of India's Kumbh Mela
By Prabhat Singh
India is once again holding the world's largest religious festival. But not everyone is here to worship.
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Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods
February 01, 2019
Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods
Don’t believe the hype; worshiping Indian leaders is not common.
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Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods
Hinduism and Political Mobilization in India: From Allahabad to Prayagraj?
October 24, 2018
Hinduism and Political Mobilization in India: From Allahabad to Prayagraj?
The debate over renaming Allahabad exposes religious faultlines in India.
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Hinduism and Political Mobilization in India: From Allahabad to Prayagraj?
Paying Attention to India’s Saints of All Faiths
March 01, 2018
Paying Attention to India’s Saints of All Faiths
There are cults in India that exist between Hinduism and Islam, but their sites are increasingly claimed by one or the other.
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Paying Attention to India’s Saints of All Faiths
In India, Religion Meets Feminism
May 07, 2016
In India, Religion Meets Feminism
In India, priestesses and goddesses lead the fight for women’s empowerment.
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In India, Religion Meets Feminism
The Rights and Traditions Rodeo: India’s Jallikattu Ban
January 11, 2016
The Rights and Traditions Rodeo: India’s Jallikattu Ban
A regional bull-taming sport reopens the debate on the state and traditions in India.
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The Rights and Traditions Rodeo: India’s Jallikattu Ban
Setting the Record Straight on Tipu Sultan's Legacy in India
November 30, 2015
Setting the Record Straight on Tipu Sultan's Legacy in India
Tipu Sultan is both demonized and glorified by different segments of Indian society. The truth is more complicated.
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Setting the Record Straight on Tipu Sultan's Legacy in India
An Uprising Against Intolerance in India
October 22, 2015
An Uprising Against Intolerance in India
The killing of a popular writer is the latest of Hindu extremist attacks. Why isn’t the government doing something about it?
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An Uprising Against Intolerance in India
International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
June 20, 2015
International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
The Indian government's push to spread yoga has invited controversy.
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International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
Jaipur Literature Festival Steers Clear of Controversy
January 31, 2015
Jaipur Literature Festival Steers Clear of Controversy
India's famous Jaipur Literature Festival--a gathering for the country's intellectuals--steered clear of major national issues.
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Jaipur Literature Festival Steers Clear of Controversy
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Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
August 13, 2019
Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
A conversation on the past, present, and future dynamics in Australia's relationship with Timor-Leste.
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